Free Her Guardians: Her Guardians Trilogy Book 1 by Jaimie Roberts Page A

were encased in the softest, most beautiful cloud. It was almost like cotton, but even softer.
    I look ed around and saw a light, a magnificent beam of precious light surrounding us in our love.
    “I will never let you fall, Cassie. I will keep you safe . I promise. I won’t let them harm you.”
    He lean ed in for a kiss …
     
    My alarm blared in my ear and I shot out of bed, still with Michael’s shirt on, and I couldn’t help panting from the dream. I was a little annoyed that my alarm went off at the precise moment Michael was about to kiss me. I wasn’t sure how I was going to get through today now.
    I soon thought about what he said and what it could all mean. I could analyse it for ages but, at the end of the day, it was still just a dream.
    R eluctantly, I took his shirt off, fold it, and put it in my bag. I probably should have washed it before giving it back, but I couldn’t help myself.
     
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    Once at work, Michael was one of the first people I saw. He looked at me, smiling, but I could tell he still wasn’t comfortable around me.
    “I’m sorry I left without saying goodbye.”
    “So why did you?” I was becoming braver around him.
    “It’s complicated . You’re a distraction.”
    “A distraction? What is that supposed to mean?” I was stunned. I didn’t know what the hell he was talking about.
    “N ever mind. It’s hard to explain.” He sighed, looking down at the floor.
    “Do you have a gi rlfriend?” I winced, bracing myself for an answer. I knew I wouldn’t like whatever it was I was about to hear.
    He thought for a moment, his shoulders sagging. “Yes.” And that was all he offered.
    I gripped onto my bag for dear life. The news somehow seemed a lot harder hearing it from him.
    U nzipping my bag, I pulled out his shirt, handing it over. I could feel the panic start. “Thank you for doing that yesterday. You didn’t have to.” I turned around to head up the stairs to my office.
    “Cassie ?” he called.
    I turn my head. “Yes?”
    “It was my pleasure.”
    He smiled, but my heart just ached. If only I didn’t ask him that question. I would still be in ignorant bliss right now.
    With a quick nod, I head up the stairs. On my way up, I look at Michael between the cracks of the staircase. I watch as he inhales his shirt and closes his eyes. That sight had me almost to my knees. Did he smell me? Could he smell me? Although I was upset, the prospect made me feel a little giddy.
    As I was about to head into my office , I heard Stephen calling my name. “Hey, Twinkles. How are you feeling today? I felt a little guilty that I spiked your drinks a little stronger than they should have been.”
    “And you should be. ” I was scolding him, but failing miserably. “You know you could get arrested for that, don’t you? Taking a girl to a pub and taking advantage of her. How could you, Stephen?” I started laughing, but all he did was wink at me.
    Oh boy, carry on with that and I will be in trouble.
    “Are y ou still going tonight?”
    “Yep, been planning it for ages . Bought a dress and everything.”
    “Great . I’m really looking forward to seeing you there. I might have to work late, but I will be over as soon as I’m done. I have overtime today so I probably won’t finish until ten, which is a bummer. I wanted you all to myself tonight.”
    He winked again and my heart fluttered a little. I couldn’t believe how quickly my feelings changed from one man to the next. I should be worried that Stephen said he wanted me all to himself, but now that Michael seemed to be out of the picture, why shouldn’t I let my feelings turn toward Stephen?
    “Okay, well, no matter what time you show up, I’ll be there.” Winking right back at him this time, I turned and walked away. I was watching him the whole time I was walking, though. He had his arm leaning against the wall and his eyes were trailing over every part of my body. I could see the lust in them and it excited